Jaden

Chapter 20
(Family Affair)

Jaden was beyond excited, when they awoke they had left the house to feed early and then return to get the horses to ride out into the woods and find the perfect Christmas tree. He was so thrilled it was hard to be calm, especially when Marcus told him to pick where he would like to put the tree. Marcus tried not to laugh as he watched the boy run around the house and try to pick a room, at last he chose the den because it was there they spent most of the time to watch the TV or when Marcus would read to him. When they headed outdoors to head for the stables Jaden jumped out into the snow when he saw the four dogs running towards them.

“Hi ya girls! Whatta ya say?”

Then he took out treats for each dog; the ladies each sat on their hind legs and waited for their reward. As Jaden called each dog by her name she would approach Jaden and gently take her biscuit and hold it in her mouth. When Jaden gave the command, each dog gladly chomped it down. Jaden could not believe how well trained they were, he told Marcus that he wouldn’t have that kind of control especially if he was given chocolate, nope he said chocolate would be his down fall, he was so glad that he didn’t have to give it up even if all he could take was a little at a time. All Marcus could do was laugh; he was pleased to see Jaden relaxed, happy and playing with the dogs.

In the stables Marcus kept Arabian black stallions, the Arabian horse is a breed with a reputation for intelligence, high spirit, and outstanding stamina, as well as for their beauty, courage and loyalty. Arabians are one of the oldest horse breeds in the world.

Marcus took out his favorite, her color black as the abyss and soulful eyes that held so much intelligence. Asima named for her temperament; she was his protector and would not leave his sight. She would stand by him as if on guard for anything. This one frightened Jaden she looked big, powerful and proud as she stood by Marcus stomping her hoof and nodding her head up and down as if she scolded Marcus for staying away from her.

Once Marcus finished saddling Asima he then looked at the next horse, a beautiful chocolate brown Damathat, named for her gentle disposition. He told Jaden he could ride her, but Jaden begged off, he never rode a horse and was intimidated by their beauty, large size and strength. Understanding Jaden’s fear, he decided at another time he will teach him to ride and to not be afraid. As he mounted up on Asima he reached down and lifted Jaden up swinging him around so that he could sit in front of Marcus. Jaden was taken by surprise and couldn’t help giggling when Marcus picked him like a feather, then he held on to Marcus’s arm in fear of falling.

Marcus reached forward to take the reins and protectively wrapped his arms around Jaden’s waist. Jaden sighed and leaned back against Marcus’s body. Loving the feel of his strong arms, he liked that Marcus lifted him as if he weighed nothing, in his mind he could not help but wonder what it would be like to be taken by such a powerful man, letting his head fall back on his shoulder he let out another soft sigh. His body shivered with delight when Marcus gave him a soft kiss on his neck and asked him if he was ready to go. All Jaden could do was nod his head and hold on tight, secretly demanding his body to behave.

They found a beautiful tree, tall about 9 feet high. Marcus had all kinds of trees growing freely on his property and he knew Jaden would like this particular kind. The tree is a balsam fir the color a deep dark blue green with short firm flat needles, dense with a symmetrical shape and sturdy branches. The look and smell of an old fashioned Christmas tree.

Jaden was so glad that Marcus chose not to cut it down; instead they cut into the ground around the tree so that it could be lifted up with roots and all. Marcus will re-plant the tree in a huge bronze pot. They found another tree that was 4 feet tall and they did the same thing lifting it out of the ground with its roots intact, this one Marcus told Jaden was for their bedroom. Jaden beamed a big smile at Marcus it seemed they shared the same idea of keeping the trees alive, afterwards they can replant them back into the ground. Jaden noticed when Marcus took out another small tree; he wondered where he would put that one. Marcus tied rope on the bottom of the trees so that it could be dragged back by the horses.

Once the trees where potted in their decorative pots they began to decorate, Jaden saw all the items Marcus had purchased and asked if he ever did this before, Marcus sadly said that he just stopped, losing the desire to celebrate. Marcus looked at Jaden and told him that one of the worst things for a vampire is to become bored and restless, which is why he would spend his time learning everything he could and now he took the opportunity to talk about Jaden’s education while they worked on the decorations.

Jaden felt embarrassed about his lack of education, with his big green eyes he looked at Marcus and said, “But Marcus, it’s not like there’s a school for vampires, and I tried to learn, even Lizzie tried to teach me. But I just don’t get it, I’m just too stupid.” Saying the last few words in a low voice, he stood there looking down at his feet, fidgeting.

Marcus walked over to Jaden and took his hand pressing it up to his chest and said,

“Listen to me Jaden, I know exactly how you feel. As the years went by I was completely lost each time new technology and changes happened. I realized that the true power in any man is knowledge, and if I was to survive I had to learn. That is how I came to live my life in the comfort you see before you, all of this came with knowledge. I admit it was not easy, but time is a luxury that I have, so I took my time and learned all that I could. In fact I am always learning something new, as long as mankind continues to progress, I continue to learn.” He then smiled at Jaden.

Jaden looked sad he didn’t think he would ever be as smart as Marcus, but Marcus embraced him and kissed the top of his head, he tilted Jaden’s head up to look into his eyes and assured him that he could.

“We can start slowly; I will be honored to teach you. And if you feel overwhelmed we can stop and do something else. You will not have to do it everyday, just a little at a time, because that is what we have, time. There are no deadlines for you to finish any lesson, and I promise to make it fun but challenging.”

Jaden looked at Marcus’s eyes and saw the desire and sincerity there; he really wanted to teach him. He was not passing judgment, and he spoke to him like an intelligent adult, which he appreciated. Then Marcus told him that is how he will earn his keep, his new job is to allow himself to become educated.

Jaden looked up surprised, and said. “What? So that’s the idea you came up with. Learning is how I earn my way?” Jaden shrugged his shoulders, “I’ve been thinking about that too, but it has to be a real job.”

Crossing his arms across his chest, “I can cook for you, I’m really good at it and I did it for Lizzie and, and ahhh, nooo wait a minute…” Jaden’s face frowning realizing that cooking was out of the question. He shrugged and giggled, “ha, unless you like your blood moonlight up.”

He stood there looking at Marcus to see if he got the joke. But Marcus moved over by the fire place and sat in his chair crossing his legs, bringing his hands together and just looked at the boy waiting to see what else he come up with.

Jaden tilted his head in the most adorable way and his eyes opened wide sporting a big smile he said, “Oh! I can also clean your house, do your laundry, I, I can cut the grass? Take care of the ladies, you know bathe them, feed em, we get along super cool you know. And the horses! Yeah the horses I can do the same as long as they don’t try to kick me or something. Well whatta ya say? At least I’m really doing something, real work.”

Marcus smiled and shook his head, he had no intention of giving in to Jaden, he wanted him to learn, to improve his mind, he could see the boy was bright, and he knew Lizzie wanted this for him as well. Jaden shrugged his shoulders at Marcus as if to say, well?

But Marcus motioned for Jaden to come sit with him, thinking that he would take the other chair, he was pleasantly surprised when Jaden ran over to him and hopped on his lap looking at him with a big grin. He burst out laughing; it was a hearty gut-belly laugh. After awhile he settled down and embracing Jaden in his arms he said,

“Jaden it has been so long since I have felt this good, you have made me feel human again. But I must insist that you accept my offer to help educate you. I know that it will be good for you, you may not think so, but you can learn. I see a sharp mind yet unexplored, I challenge you to open your self up for new ideas and experiences. As I said before, if you need to stop and rest, we can do that. Please Jaden this is the most precious gift I can give you from Lizzie.”

Jaden blinked, not understanding. But Marcus went on to explain,

“As I recall Lizzie tried to teach you, and told you that is how you would pay her back. She saw something in you, she saw a truly intelligent young man. I see you in the same manner as she saw in you. I am not asking you to do this for her, I am asking that I be allowed to continue to give you the gift she started to give you, knowledge.”

Unable to form any words Jaden blinked back tears, and quietly agreed. He would learn everything and anything Marcus presented to him. He told Marcus that he would not fail him; Marcus then leaned back in his chair sighing and in a dramatic voice he said,

“Oh Jaden, I am so glad. If you insisted on taking over the duties you mentioned earlier, I would have been forced to fire Mr. Nate.” Jaden became worried for the caretaker he never meant for him to lose his job, but then he noticed Marcus grinning at him and winked.

He smiled back at him, playfully slapping his arm then he hugged Marcus and asked if he could start by helping him learn to read. Marcus was overjoyed; he lifted Jaden up in the air and swung him around the room. The ladies were lying by the fireplace, each one lifted up their heads listening to the two men laughing and joking around with each other, and each one yawned and put their heads back down as if bored and tired.

They decided to take a break from decorating, the tree was coming out nicely and they wanted to decorate the smaller tree as well. Putting on their coats they went outside to get some fresh air, Marcus watched as Jaden ran around the grounds with the dogs and played hide and seek with them, every time he thought he had a good hiding place the dogs always found him.

Before the evening ended Marcus wanted to see Mr. Nate, his caretaker would be leaving soon for the holidays to visit with his family, and there were still a few more items he was expecting to be delivered. He wanted to make sure Mr. Nate went into town to pick them up before he left. He told Jaden to stay with the ladies; he had business details to finalize with the caretaker. Jaden agreed and saluted Marcus as he turned back to the dogs.

Mr. Nate had a small house on the property, his office over the garage. It is the first building that is seen when entering the property. Past the gates up a quarter mile is the house, further up the driveway past heavy foliage and garden is the main house. Marcus enjoyed the walk from his house to the caretaker’s office; the night was beautiful and cold, full moon shining. He could hear Jaden laughing and the dogs barking and the soft crunching sound made by his boots while walking in the snow. In his pocket he carried an envelope for Mr. Nate, his Christmas bonus.

Nathan Brenner has worked for Marcus as his caretaker for ten years. Before that Nate was a stockbroker earning a six-figure salary, but the stress of his job compounded with a demanding wife, and parents that expected nothing less then perfection caused him to burn out, he became depressed and dissatisfied with his life and marriage. Eventually he lost his job, his wife wasted no time and left with her new lover, his parents blamed him for his failure.

Nate found comfort in the bottle. One night he was in a crowded subway waiting for the train, he was thrown out of the bars and he was going through withdraws. He needed a drink and wanted to get home right away, in his drunken stupor he accidentally pushed a young women onto the train tracks. She was saved just in time by another man, but she was hurt and had a broken leg. Nate was arrested and put in the hospital to dry out, later he was charged with assault and sued by the young girl’s family.

In the end Nate felt he had nothing left in the world, he found himself walking on the George Washington Bridge looking over the rail, and he was leaning out so far he almost fell over. It was there Marcus found him.

Marcus was in need of a new caretaker for his property, his previous employee retired. He came across Nate and it appeared to him, that this man wanted to end his life. They spent the better part of the evening talking, seeing how badly drinking has destroyed Nate’s life, Marcus made him an offer. He explained that he needed someone to work for him, but if Nate wanted the job he had to get sober first. He gave him a blank business card, all it had was a phone number. He told Nate he had one year to get help, once he was clean and sober to call that number and they will talk again. Along with the card he was given money so that he could go to a good clinic, then Marcus was gone.

Nate thought the man was a gullible idiot; he pocketed the card and went in search of the nearest bar. It wasn’t until he hit rock bottom and almost got himself killed in the streets that he decided to get help. Since he had spent the money Marcus gave him, he started out in a free clinic. After awhile he was able to work part time mopping floors for the clinic, he took odd jobs to help him improve his ability to keep getting help for his condition. It wasn’t until 2 years later when he found the card in his apartment while he was looking for a pen in the kitchen draw that he saw the card wrinkled and dirty.

Not remembering how he got the card and curious about the number, he decided to call. No one answered so he left a message. Then he berated himself for leaving a message for a total stranger he did not remember or what kind of person he was. Later that evening the stranger returned his call, he was surprised when the man congratulated him on his recovery and told him a car would be sent for him the next evening so that they could meet and discuss the terms of his new job.

It was a 3-hour drive from the city to upstate New York, by 7pm that evening he arrived at his destination. He worried a bit when the driver turned onto a dirt road that could hardly be seen by the main road, it was heavily covered by some trees and bushes. The dirt road was 4 miles long and it seemed they were driving up a small mountain side, the driver stopped the car in front of the main gate, he told Nate that he was to get out and wait.

Nate did as he was told, but then had second thoughts as he watched the car turn around and head back out to disappear down the dark dirt road. Then he turned and looked at the massive gate, it was all that could be seen of the entrance. The gate was 12 feet wide by 14 feet high, made in heavy steel with a wrought iron finish. Its design was European old world style with intricate carvings of men on horses depicting battle scenes with huge dogs beside their masters standing guard and protecting them.

The gate was set within stonewalls and off to the side of the main gate, is another gate also set into the wall. The gate is a hardwood oak door with wrought iron fixtures and handles. As he stood there trying to see through the gate, he noticed a tall figure walking towards him and what looked like small ponies walking beside the man. As he got closer Nate then remembered the tall blond haired man he met two years ago on the bridge and realized the small ponies were four huge Mastiff dogs. These dogs were the parents of the ladies now living and guarding Marcus’s estate.

Nate never regretted working for Marcus; he lived rent-free in the small house, and his weekends free to do as he pleased. He loved being out in the country taking care of the estate, the horses and the beautiful dogs. As long as he did his job, he barely saw Marcus. Most of the time they communicated by email. Nate was grateful to Marcus, he was paid well and in return he worked hard. He proved to be completely loyal, honest and hard working.

The job made Nate feel human again and he was forever grateful to his employer. In time he was able to mend some broken fences with his sister and he would go home and visit with her for the holidays and every chance he had. Even thou he had been working for Marcus for ten years he never questioned why his employer always looked the same while he got a little older. If the locals in town would ask Nate about him he would simply reply that he was a very busy man and valued his privacy, and it was not up to him to make any comments about his boss.

At the age of 42 Nate never asked or passed judgment about his employer, as far as he was concerned the man saved his life and gave him an opportunity to do something he liked. He never missed life in the city and never wanted to go back, here he was practically his own boss.

He had the run of the place during the day and made sure the house was stocked with supplies for the owner’s comfort. He believed Marcus to be away working or traveling out of the country and to him it was not out of the ordinary that he only saw Marcus late in the evening. Nate himself didn’t get home sometimes till after 9 pm when he worked in the city.

The light in the office was on; Marcus could see Nate moving around. As always before leaving Nate would be up late to make sure all was taken care of, he was working on last minute details for the housekeeper and the gardener when Marcus knocked on the door. Nate opened the door and greeted his employer,

“Good evening sir, how are you?” he stepped away to allow Marcus to enter the room. Marcus made a slight bow and smiled his greeting,

“I am quite well Nate, I hope you are not over taxing yourself with work. You worry too much.”

Nate chuckled, and offered his chair for Marcus to sit. Marcus declined and gave him the envelope and said, “Merry Christmas Nate, I do hope you have a wonderful visit with your family. You will be leaving in two days?”

Nate smiled and replied, “thank you sir, actually I leave in three days.” He placed his bonus on the desk and then showed Marcus the payroll. They went over some minor details, when Nate asked, “Sir are you sure you don’t need Harris to replace me while I’m away this year? He’s a good man and has worked out well in the past.”

“This year I will be staying home Nate, and you will only be away for a few weeks. I can take care of everything until you return. However if Mr. Harris is need of work, I can arrange for him to work at the shipping dock.” Marcus answered while he signed off on the payroll.

Nate assured him Harris was fine, he said Harris was just checking before he accepted another job in the next town further upstate. They went over a few more details regarding the care of the estate when Marcus asked if he could make one more trip into town. He had some computers coming in. Nate nodded and told him he would take care of it.

Before leaving Marcus told him to leave the computers in the foyer and he will take it from there. With all matters concluded Marcus once again wished him a save trip and began to walk back up the trail to his house. He stopped when he heard nothing, he could not hear Jaden or the dogs, then he sensed a familiar presence, in fact he sensed two very familiar presences. Not knowing how Jaden would react, he quickly picked up the pace and hurried to get back to the house.

Jaden was having such a good time, running around and playing with the dogs that he never noticed he was being watched. He lay down in the snow to show them how he could make a snow angel. While laying flat on his back moving his arms and legs, that is when he saw two faces looking down at him.

They were suddenly there beside him each one looked curious and smiled at him; Jaden froze and did not move a muscle. They were two men, one very tall with golden blond hair, light sky blue eyes and he looked just like Marcus. But as Jaden stared at him he knew he was not Marcus, the other man was younger with long dark wavy auburn hair, his eyes were an unusual color but beautiful, his were the color of amethyst. The two men stood there smiling down at Jaden and made no aggressive move, the ladies seemed to know them. As soon as they saw the men they went to greet them.

The younger man leaned down towards Jaden offering a slender hand to help him up and said, “Well hello there lovely, can I help you up?” when Jaden did not move or answer him, he looked up at the taller man, and asked. “Victor? Do you think he hurt himself? Why don’t you try and see if he responds to you?”

When the taller man leaned down to see if he could help him up, Jaden quickly scurried away from them, he was frightened. He knew that the blond was not Marcus even though he was a mirror image of him only he was missing the scar, but now he was getting a sense of what they are, vampires. Very strong vampires, he panicked. Not only are they vampires, they are men, and the only strange men Jaden has ever known have been cruel men.

He has known men to look like angels but was truly monsters. He began to tremble, letting his old fears take over and dictate his actions. His fears so great left him unable to think clearly, his survival instinct kicked in and he ran into the house. The only thing on his mind was to get to the caves below. Marcus had taught him how to get in past the wine cellar door, and the other doors would remain opened, once he entered, the doors would automatically close behind him until Marcus would come for him later. That is what was on his mind, as he ran to get to the safety of the caves below.

In his panic to get in Jaden could not remember the code, his hand shaking so badly made it even more difficult. Reaching up to enter the code he tried again, but it was no use he simply could not concentrate; he spun around the room feeling like a trapped animal, he was going to head back up when he heard voices and footsteps coming his way. He choked back a frustrated cry, cursing himself for his weakness, and he worried about Marcus.

Thinking that they must have hurt Marcus put him in a deeper panic. He covered his face and wanted to rip his eyes out, just the thought of losing Marcus hurt him more then anything he ever felt before. Searching the wine cellar for any kind of weapon in his panic he knocked over one of the bottles, and it shattered on the stone floor, he cringed and covered his mouth with his hands, squeezing his eyes shut he hoped they did not hear it.

Blinking back tears he continued to search but he was surrounded with only wine, he didn’t think he could cause much harm with a bottle of wine. He swallowed back a scream threatening to come out, and tried to see if he could hide. In his desperation he squeezed himself into a dark corner trying to make himself as small as he possibly could, praying that the darkness would keep him safely hidden.

Marcus came down the stairs and headed for the wine cellar room leading to the secret passage of the caves. He hoped Jaden was all right. Victor told him what happened and before he could say anything more Marcus ran to find him. He could see that the door was not opened and saw the broken wine bottle on the floor. He looked around and almost missed him when he saw Jaden trying to hide in a dark corner.

The boy had drawn up his legs and hid his face in his arms. Carefully he approached him and called out his name,

“Jaden?” Marcus whispered, “Please love come out, it is me, Marcus. You have nothing to fear.”

Jaden slowly lifted up his head and looked at Marcus. He didn’t move, not sure if he was looking at the real Marcus, but then he saw his smile and his eyes and he knew it was him. Suddenly Jaden threw himself into Marcus’s arms, he broke down crying and he kept trying to press his body tightly against his. Marcus lifted him up in his arms and held him in a tight secure embrace. His crying gave him hiccups and in his small-frightened broken voice he told Marcus he broke one of his wine bottles.

“Oh my love, don’t worry about that. Please tell me you are all right, did you get hurt with the bottle?” Marcus asked.

Jaden shook his head and told him he was fine, and then he saw the men, they were standing by the entrance of the room. The younger man being held by the taller one, he too looked frightened. Slowly he approached both Marcus and Jaden, the young auburn haired beauty smiled and said,

“Please forgive us, Victor and I did not mean to frighten you. It was rude of me to not make the proper introduction.”

Then he fluttered his long eyelashes at him and in a dramatic gesture he sighed and said,

“Oh please kind sir, say we are forgiven, I fear we got off on the wrong foot, please forgive me. Please?”

Then Victor came up behind his companion and spanked his bottom making the auburn haired youth yelp in surprise.

“Enough Adrian, your acting frightens us all.”

Victor looked at Jaden and smiled that same smile of Marcus; he bowed and said,

“Hello Jaden, I am Marcus’s brother, Victor. And this dramatic little clown is my mate, Adrian. I do apologize for just showing up. But I wanted to surprise Marcus and we meant no harm.”

Not sure what to think, Jaden buried his face in Marcus’s shoulder. He couldn’t help but be afraid; he didn’t know these men, his mind going into overdrive, fearful memories of cruel men hurting him. His small lithe body trembling violently, panic taking over and he began to hyperventilate. Then he could feel his stomach just knot up and hurt, he wanted to throw up. He held on desperately to Marcus, crying and almost screaming out his agony of the pain he suffered, it all came back like waves crashing down on him and threatened to lock him in madness. His mind trapped in the hell he so desperately tried to escape.

Marcus continued to hold him in his arms, Jaden’s body wrapped so close and tight against him, his arms around his neck and his legs around his waist. His body shook with the force of his fears, he cries so sad and filled with so much anguish and pain.

Even Adrian could feel his emotions, so strong it moved him to tears. He wanted to reach out and embrace Jaden to assure him that he was safe and that he and Victor would never hurt him. Adrian was able to relate with Jaden, recognizing the fear and pain that he once was forced to suffer so many years ago.

Had it not been for Victor he would have ended his life. Although he suffered so many years ago, even centuries his wounds could still be opened. He thought he would run out and scream himself when Victor stood behind him and held him in a loving warm embrace, whispering soft words of love carefully spoken in his ear.

“Remember where you are my love, you are here with me, in our home. You are safe and loved by me. Do not let your mind go there, feel me, hear my words, that was a time long gone, let my hands soothe away your pain, please do not let it take you away from me.”

Adrian nodded, taking in a deep breathe and letting it out slowly. He felt a little better, but he still worried for Jaden. Victor put his arms around his beloved and looking at Marcus he said, “we will wait for you upstairs brother. I will gladly stay if you need me.”

Still holding Jaden in a protective embrace, he thanked Victor and told him that he will call him if he was needed. Victor bowed his head to his brother, turned and walked out with Adrian. At first Adrian would not move, his gift for compassion compelled him to want to reach out and help Jaden, but Victor swept him up in his strong arms and carried him upstairs, Marcus could hear Adrian’s whimpered reluctance to leave. He felt bad for Adrian; he knew how much Jaden’s pain was opening old wounds in Adrian’s mind, for he too suffered so many years past.

He let Jaden cry out his frustration, he walked around the cellar still holding him in his arms. He spoke gentle words of encouragement and support. He lovingly kissed his tear stained face, gently caressing him. He let Jaden calm down on his own, and took out his handkerchief to wipe his face. Jaden still trembled a little, but he was so happy to see Marcus, the thought of losing him tore at his heart. Squeezing his eyes shut and letting his head fall back on Marcus’s shoulder he let out a shuddered breath. Alone with Marcus now he knew he was safe, wanting so much to be in bed, wrapped up in the heat of Marcus’s body.

Marcus worried for Jaden, he knew that Jaden in his own way was trying to forget what happened to him, he has seen what happens to people when they are forced to endure the cruelest treatments; some become cold and hateful seeking to hurt themselves or others, some fall in deep depression unable to cope. Then there are those that never recover forever lost in their minds. Very few manage to come out of that hell intact in both body and soul, especially to be able to keep their minds from going into madness.

He did not think Jaden would fall into that trap, he could see the strength in him in wanting to put it behind him. But Jaden would be afraid sometimes and he could not talk or explain why, he knew that sooner or later something would trigger his memories and he would have a breakdown of his emotions and fears. So he waited for him to calm down, and little by little he helped him see that he was truly safe and no harm would come near him.

He kept sniffing back his tears, starting to feel better. Looking at Marcus he felt like such a coward. Jaden apologized to Marcus for crying and acting like a baby; Marcus kissed his forehead and held him close. He assured Jaden that he understood, “hush love, I know why you are afraid. But keep in mind that you are here with me, and I will do all I can to keep you safe.” then he brushed back Jaden’s hair looking into his eyes. Jaden smiled sadly and thanked Marcus anyway. He let Jaden down on the floor so he could stand up for himself, still embracing him, rubbing his hand on Jaden’s shoulders and back offering affection and comfort. Jaden hugged Marcus; he loved him so much and wanted to tell him just how deeply he loved him. But he was afraid of being rejected so he kept quiet. He hid his face in Marcus’s chest hugging him harder.

“Marcus I thought they did something horrible to you, and then I thought they were going to hurt me. I’m sorry I didn’t know, I just, I mean.”

“It is all right love; I was going to tell you about my brother coming home. But I did not know he would arrive tonight. You need not fear them, as you can see Adrian already likes you very much.”

Jaden smiled in return, he was still a bit jittery and he was trying to stop shaking. Not wanting to let go of Marcus trying to keep body contact with him. It made him feel so safe to be held by such strong arms, pressing his face against his chest, inhaling Marcus’s scent, which gave him comfort. For a while they stayed like that holding on to each other.

Every now and then Jaden rubbed his face on Marcus’s chest like a cat scent marking its territory, Marcus found it to be so endearing. He wanted so much to express his love for Jaden, but in his mind he saw it as taking advantage and he would never do that to him. He found an old chair by one wall and sat down, letting Jaden sit on his lap facing him so that he could still be close and rest his head on his shoulder.

“Marcus about what happened to me, I, I just don’t understand how they could do something like that. A man he wore a leather mask, he shaved off all of my hair, I was afraid he would shave my head too. God, the things he did to me. I, I,” he could not complete his sentence he started to cry again, and his body shook with fear from his memories of the night Marcus found him. Marcus said nothing and let him cry it out.

“I, I saw some of the stuff he used on me, I. he used. I just couldn’t believe he would really do it. I just couldn’t understand why and how I didn’t go crazy and end up in some loony bin. I can’t believe that I’m still alive, I should have died that night.”

Jaden sat back on Marcus’s lap looking at him; he ran his fingers in Marcus’s hair combing it back seeing his scar and kissed it. Jaden was so sad, just thinking about that night drained him emotionally and physically. He let out a long soft sigh and fell back against Marcus, his head once more resting comfortably on his shoulder.

“Marcus how could he do that to me? And I could tell that the three men who raped and beat me just sat there and watched it happened. They didn’t care, and then they, and then, they… they came on me. I couldn’t open my eyes. I hoped they think I was dead and leave me alone. Christ, shit those sick fucks! Marcus why? Why would they do that to me, what did I do to make them so mad at me?” Jaden couldn’t talk anymore, he was just exhausted, and he was tired of being afraid and so tired of crying. His body so tensed up, that he finally just gave it up and let his body go limp, too tired to even lift up his hand.

Both men sat quietly, Marcus caressing Jaden’s shoulders, his arms and back. He massaged his neck and let his fingers brush through his thick hair. He lifted Jaden’s palm and kissed his fingers. Jaden couldn’t help but sigh in pleasure, if Marcus only knew how good he made him feel right now, God he loved this man. He wanted so much to know what it would be like to be truly loved by Marcus, not as a friend, but more, so much more.

“Jaden you have done nothing wrong to deserve what has been done to you. They are cruel bastards without an ounce of human decency. They lack heart and will never be true men, I would not insult the animal kingdom as to call them animals. What they are is pathetic excuses of the human race. They are immoral, needing no reason to prey on the innocent. They choose to be cruel, to humiliate and dominate those that cannot protect themselves.
In all my years of existence, I have known such trash, claiming to be proud and brave but when challenged by real men, they cower behind others, hiding behind society’s laws for protection. It is unfortunate that such trash is allowed to live among good people. They will pay with their lives, they will go to hell, and I will show them the way.” Marcus said the last in a cold angry voice, Jaden shivered.

Jaden was afraid for Marcus to go after these men, if he lost Marcus he did not know what he would do. He told Marcus how he felt, and once again begged him to forget it. Before he could stop himself, he blurted out his love for him. With tears streaming down his cheeks he sadly admitted his true feelings.

“Please forget about them, Marcus I can’t loose you. I love you; I love you so much it hurts. I need you and the thought of you getting hurt or even killed, I can’t… I just can’t face another day without you. I know that you only want friendship from me, and why would you even want me for a boyfriend, but I love you, I just love you. Please don’t go after them, it, it won’t change what they did. I want so much to be with you, only you. Do you think you can feel anything for me? I mean like a lover?”

Then Jaden closed his eyes, with lips trembling he waited to hear Marcus reject him, this he knew would hurt more then anything anyone has ever done to him.

He felt warm hands on his face, gently caressing him and wiping the tears away. Soft warm lips kissed his, at first it was a light feathery touch of lips meeting the other’s mouth. A shy tender kiss that became a sensuous kiss that deepened, Jaden opened his mouth tasting Marcus’s tongue. He welcomed him, lifting his arms to embrace Marcus; Jaden shifted and moved his body closer to press himself tight against Marcus. The kiss became more intense, more desperate, Jaden allowed his mouth to be opened wider.

Marcus plunged in deeper savoring Jaden’s taste, sucking on his soft tongue careful to not nick him with his fangs, he was delighted to hear Jaden moan in pleasure and he too expressed his own desire for him. He let his hands caress his face, and kissed his lips, he licked and gently sucked on his lower lip, Marcus had wanted to kiss him like this for so long. Jaden breathed in deeply when Marcus moved down his neck just below his chin. He placed soft warm kisses underneath his chin, lightly licking and nipping at his skin. Jaden’s body shivered with lust as Marcus then kissed him just below his ear; it seemed to be a very sensitive spot, which Marcus took full, advantage making Jaden gasp and writhe. He sucked his skin claiming him, holding him closer.

Jaden let out a small whimper of protest when Marcus reluctantly sat back to look at him, he could see his bright green eyes glaze over with lust. His hands caressing Jaden’s face letting his thumb pass over his lips, Jaden eyes slowly closed half way as he kissed and licked Marcus’s finger. Marcus buried his hands in Jaden’s thick soft hair gently pulling him closer; they sat still for a moment with their foreheads together, their noses almost touching. Marcus held him in a possessive embrace inhaling his sweet vanilla scent.

Trying to control his breathing, his heart beat beating with desire to take Jaden, to claim him, to possess him body and soul. He kept caressing Jaden and kissing his face, his mouth and back to his sensitive spot just below his ears, Jaden wiggled anxiously for more. Marcus kissed down his neck pulling his collar away to reach more of his tender skin. It was as if Jaden was a drug he became addicted to.

Suddenly Jaden began to tremble, not out of lust and passion but of fear. He wanted Marcus so much, to be loved by him, to have Marcus make love to him. To be swept up in his heated embrace and to know true love and passion by someone who has no other intention but only to give and received love. He wanted what Marcus once told him about how making love does not include pain and violence; he wanted what little he could see between Victor and Adrian, he wanted it so much, it hurt him deep in his heart.

He learned about friendship and the love of family with Lizzie, he was able to give that to Marcus. But his heart was always missing something; it wasn’t until now he realized what it was. He was desperate to be loved, hungry for it. Wanting so much to be taken by Marcus, knowing he could never feel this way with anyone else. In his mind he knew he didn’t have anything to fear, he was here, with Marcus. And Marcus would never do anything to hurt him. But his body would not cooperate all too familiar of being touched, not with kindness and love, but with pain, humiliation and violence.

He fought with himself to free his mind of his past, but all he has ever known was pain when it came to sex. And it was want he expected Marcus to do, to slap him, throw him down on the floor and viciously rape him. Trying so hard to hide his fears, he kept telling himself. [This is Marcus, he loves me, and he won’t hurt me. Calm down, submit and let him do what he wants. He loves me; it’s just the way it is, if I want to be with him.]

It was then, when Marcus picked up on Jaden’s emotions, sensing his fear. It was as if someone poured cold water over him. He could see Jaden’s body tense, and was able to feel confusion within him. The young man’s body and muscles became tense and rigid with fear. Marcus cursed himself, this is exactly what he feared, to be seen by Jaden as one of his past tormentors. He told himself that he should have known better, Jaden would not be able to tell the difference, that Jaden’s emotional wounds would need time to heal, it was still too fresh in his mind, to raw.

He embraced Jaden in his arms, holding him close, burying his face into Jaden’s neck. He held him for the longest time, until his own burning desire cooled. He sighed deeply and whispered his regret into Jaden’s neck.

“Oh my love, I am so sorry. I knew better, I had no right. It was wrong of me to touch you like that. But I do love you, I love you, I love you so very much. I should be helping you, not taking advantage to satisfy my needs. Please forgive me, I am so, so sorry.”

Jaden felt horrible, he hugged Marcus.

“Your not taking advantage of me, I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to ruin it. But I want you so much, I love you.”

He shyly kissed Marcus’s lips and blushed, a small smile crossing his lips and said, “Please Marcus, can we try again? I promise not to freak out. Its just that I, I really love the way you kiss. And I like the way it makes me feel. You’re so beautiful and it’s all I’ve been thinking about, you know like, what it would be like to really be loved. It’s really ok; you can do whatever you want to me. I won’t stop you, and I’ll stop being afraid. Please?”

Marcus did all he could to keep himself from running out into the city to find those men, in fact he wanted to find every single person that caused Jaden pain. He was sure that he would not feel better if he at least didn’t go after those men in the film. But he looked at Jaden’s beautiful green eyes and saw love there, and it helped to calm his anger. He kissed Jaden with a passion, wanting to devour him, to ensure the he knew how intense his love was for him. He held Jaden close, taking his hand in his own holding it up to his heart, he spoke into his ear and proclaimed his love for him.

“You are most precious to me, my love. Know that as long as you desire me, I choose to love only you. You have sole possession of my heart, and I gladly give it you. I have loved before, but never like this. Words can never truly describe how much I love you. And because I love you, my first true act of love is to let you heal.”

Jaden was about to protest, when Marcus kissed him again, “yes Jaden heal, your body has healed from the abuse you suffered, but now it is most important that you heal emotionally. Your mind still suffers and you can try to forget, but you never will. That is why it is important that you allow yourself time, time to come to terms with what has happened. We cannot just become lovers when we took time to know each other as friends. So we need time to know each other intimately. I fear that if we rush into this, it will cause irrevocable damage to your heart. And you may never be able to trust me enough to love you. We have time Jaden; we have eternity to love each other. That is why I can wait, and wait for when you are truly ready. Please Jaden let us try and take it slow, I am not going anywhere, I am here my love. I will always be by your side for as long as you want me.”

In a way Jaden felt relieved, he knew in his heart that he was afraid. If he feared Marcus’s touch, then he knew he needed time to heal. He smiled at Marcus and kissed him, it was a loving kiss, one that gave comfort and expressed his love for him. He couldn’t help blushing when he looked at Marcus and said in a low timid voice, “ok, we’ll wait. But can we kiss? I just love the way you kiss. And can we like cuddle in bed before going to sleep? Cause if I have to wait and not be able to touch you, then I’m really gonna go nuts.” Jaden sat back on Marcus’s lap pouting.

Marcus’s eyebrow arched in surprise, but then answered with a voice full of confidence, “I am not made out of stone, kissing and cuddling in bed is a requirement for both our sanities.” Then he tenderly kissed Jaden back, sighing gratefully leaning his forehead with Jaden’s he whispered, “I too like kissing, but I like it even more now, because it is with you. My love your lips are sweet and I will have a difficult time trying to control myself.”

Jaden at that moment was the happiest he’d ever been, he couldn’t help giggling, then he hugged Marcus and let out a sigh of relief and contentment. “Marcus you make me feel like a silly virgin…. “Whispering in Marcus’s ear, “but I like it, thank you Marcus, thank you, god, I love you so much.”

For a while they sat in the chair with Jaden still on Marcus’s lap. They kept holding on to each other, whispering lovingly comforting words. Each one thrilled and overjoyed now that they didn’t have to hide their true feelings. For Jaden this was heaven, to be kissed in the sweetest way by Marcus.

As for Marcus opening his heart and emotion to Jaden, overwhelmed him as he felt Jaden’s deep love in each kiss. They were immersed in each other’s taste and soft touch. Marcus sat back and looked at Jaden, he knew he must’ve had a silly grin on his face but he was so happy to see Jaden calmed and relaxed.

Knowing they could not stay in the wine cellar forever, Marcus remembered Victor and Adrian; they were waiting for them upstairs. Kissing Jaden one more time and caressing his face he said,
“My love, Victor is my brother and Adrian is his mate. They are kind and good. Victor came home early to meet you. Don’t be afraid, I would never allow anyone to our home that would cause you harm. I like for you to meet them. I believe you will come to love them.”

Jaden’s eyes opened wide, realizing that Marcus not only has a brother, but family, real family. He could feel a small jolt of pain in his heart as he remembered Lizzie, she was his family now gone forever from him. He knew he had nothing to be afraid of, but now he wondered what Victor and Adrian must have thought about his emotional breakdown.

He hoped they would like him, because now he and Marcus are more then friends and he wanted to be accepted by them. He got up from Marcus’s lap, although he hated to be separated from him and took Marcus’s hand. Smiling up at the man he loved so dearly and said, “Come on, introduce your family to your crazy boyfriend.” Then he rolled his eyes and stuck out his tongue, and said. “Just tell them, I went off my medication. But that I’m ok now.” Still smiling at Marcus, but he was a little nervous about meeting his family.

Marcus chuckled, he leaned down and kissed Jaden’s soft pink lips and told him not to worry. His brother Victor and Adrian are very understanding. Jaden nodded as they went back up the stairs holding hands. It occurred to Jaden that during all this time he still had his coat on and removed it by the time they entered the den. They found Victor and Adrian sitting on the floor by the fireplace. The ladies were also lying down near them, happily snoozing. Once in a while a leg or an ear would twitch as they dreamed of dog biscuits and hunting prey.

Jaden watched the couple and was hit with jealously. he watched the beautiful pair sitting on the floor, Adrian with his head on Victor’s lap and Victor gently caressing Adrian’s head, his hand smoothing Adrian’s hair back, as if he was petting him. Adrian lay with his eyes closed enjoying being pampered, Victor looking down with love in his eyes smiling and talking in a soft whisper. It hit Jaden why he felt jealous, it was because Marcus and Victor are twins, and he had to keep reminding himself that it was not Marcus touching Adrian, it was Victor. Had it not been for the scar on Marcus’s face he would have sworn it was Marcus. This was going to take some time getting used to being around twins.

Victor looked up and smiled, helping Adrian get off his lap; Victor stood up and walked over to his brother. The two men hugged and greeted each other with a kiss to each side of their face; Adrian ran over to Marcus and gave him a big hug, also greeting him in the same manner as Victor.

Adrian looked at Jaden and smiled, he extended his hand to him. Jaden took his hand to shake, but then Adrian hugged him and kissed both sides of his face too.

“I’m sorry Jaden, but we are family. And I don’t know of any other way to greet you. I hope you don’t mind.” He then stepped away to stand by Victor.

Jaden then looked at Victor, he introduced himself. But then he thought what the heck. He hugged Victor and gave him the same greeting. He found that he liked this way of meeting family, he loved the fact that Adrian said they are family. It was a nice feeling to be able to belong to a family. He once thought that he would not like these people, now he knew he would love them. Since they are a part of Marcus’s life, and he loved Marcus.

Adrian was excited to see the tree and all of the Christmas decorations, he commented on how beautiful the decorations are and that it gave an old fashion feel of being home for the holidays. Jaden could see how happy it made Adrian and asked if they would like to help finish the tree, and that in the caves Marcus has two more trees one for their bedroom and one for them. Jaden now knew why Marcus brought in the extra tree; it was for Victor and Adrian’s room.

All four men worked on finishing the tree, Jaden could not get over how much the brothers looked alike. He laughed when Marcus and Victor would make jokes about their childhood, realizing that both vampires are very old. They were born before Christianity became the, it religion. And they were 500 hundred years older then Adrian. But their true age before they were made into vampires by their makers, was 28 years old for both Marcus and Victor. Adrian was twenty.

Adrian then patted Jaden’s shoulder telling him that he was the baby of the house and will be spoiled. Jaden could not help staring at Adrian, his was an exotic beauty. His amethyst eyes shined bright, depending on how the light hit, sometimes his eyes looked like lilac. Adrian’s skin a peaches and cream complexion, with high cheekbones and ruby red lips that is natural. Jaden noticed long eyelashes, and a slender nose. He was perfection, he looked liked a Calvin Klein model.

His long dark auburn hair hung down to his waist, thick and wavy curls cut in long layers. Adrian’s look was androgynous but more on the masculine side. His body was lean and slender, and he was about two inches taller then Jaden. When Jaden first saw him, he could not tell if Adrian was a man or a woman, so beautiful was his appearance that he looked so delicate. But he could tell there was strength in this delicate looking vampire. If ever looks could be deceiving it was Adrian.

Jaden was so unaware of his own beauty, his hair jet black and eyes bright green like precious gems and a full mouth with a hint of pink. His eye lashes long and his own pale complexion was flawless. Believing his looks to be offensive and justified why so many men abused him. Jaden was completely unaware of his own beauty.

Jaden also could not help but stare at Victor he was a mirror image of his brother but the more he looked, the more he noticed subtle differences. Marcus’s hair was longer just below his ears; Victor’s shorter by an inch or two. Victor’s hair color more blond and Marcus had more golden hues.

He noticed when Victor rolled up his sleeves, he could see scars on his arms, but his face was free of any marks. He could see Victor’s muscles, where more defined and larger where as Marcus was a shade slenderer then his brother. But one thing that was exact was the power that he could sense in both brothers.

He liked looking at all three men, each one beautiful in his own way. He laughed when Adrian came out of the kitchen carrying a tray with two coffee mugs filled with hot chocolate. Jaden was thrilled when Adrian gave him one cup. Marcus opened a wine bottle for him and Victor, red wine.

They stood back and admired their work, the tree beautifully decorated with glass and crystal ornaments and garland. Some of the ornaments were of teddy bears with angel wings. Jaden looked at the top of the tree and saw it was missing the tree top, Marcus stood next to him and gave him a large velvet box. Jaden did not ask any questions, he opened it to see what was inside; he carefully took out a beautiful 3 dimensional crystal star with 12 points. It was 12” tall by 10” wide.

He held on to it with both hands afraid it would fall and shatter like the wine bottle in the cellar. His mouth hung open, his eyes wide, never has he seen anything so beautiful and exquisite. But he was too short to reach the top of the tree.

Marcus stood behind Jaden and told him to hold the star secure in his hands, and then he lifted Jaden, floating up to the top of the tree where he carefully placed the star. Back down on solid ground Jaden held his breathe as Victor switched on the lights. Multi colored lights filled the room with a soft warm glow, so magnificent in its beauty. Even the ladies woke up to check it out.

As Marcus, Victor and Adrian picked up the boxes and other items to clean up the room they watched Jaden admire the tree. So endearing to see him like a little child, every now and then touching a delicate ornament as if to see if this was real. Only Marcus knew it was rare to see him subdued into silence.

Jaden then ran into Marcus’s arms, hugging him, kissing him with complete abandon.
“Thank you, Marcus, thank you, thank you, and this tree it’s awesome! It’s beautiful; it’s like being in a dream. Can we finish the other trees in the caves? Did you get stars for them too? Thank you, I love you, will we be able to light them in the caves? I love you, I love you.”

Marcus kissed him in mid-sentence, holding him close and caressing his face. Then Jaden leaned back and sighed, letting his head lean on Marcus’s chest listening to his heartbeat. Slipping his arms around Marcus waist he said, “I like it when you shut me up like that.” Marcus laughed and hugged Jaden close. Jaden began to feel sleep creeping up on him and tried to fight it, he complained to Marcus not wanting to end the evening now he was hoping to finish decorating the other trees.

Marcus picked him up in his arms and started walking towards the caves and said, “Sorry love, time for bed. Say goodnight, tomorrow is another night. We can finish with decorations then.”

Jaden thought about what Marcus said, and looked at Victor and Adrian.
“It’s really not good night since we sleep during the day, so I’ll say good morning until tomorrow night.” Then he snuggled into Marcus’s arms.

Victor and Adrian smiled and laughed when they heard Jaden ask Marcus if he was going to brush his hair and will they have time to enjoy some cuddling, before he falls asleep. They listened to Marcus’s answer when he said definitely they will enjoy it all.

Victor wrapped his arms around Adrian, taking in his beauty. He buried his face into Adrian’s hair inhaling a light scent of jasmine. Holding onto each other loving the feel of their bodies pressed close. Adrian complained that he was wearing too much clothing, Victor smiled, with one hand in his thick silky hair, the other slid down his back and gently squeezed his bottom. Adrian trembled with delight, lifting up on his tiptoes he kissed Victor, opening his mouth to welcome Victor’s tongue.

He reached up to wrap his arms around Victor’s neck, and Victor lifted him up so he could wrap his legs around his waist, rubbing and pressing his arousal into his lover’s groin. Both men sighed into each other’s mouth, their kiss more urgent and demanding.

Victor plunged inside his love’s mouth, licking his teeth, dueling with his tongue, tasting his mouth. He kissed and licked Adrian’s lips, devouring him with urgent need. Victor held his love secure and close to his body, pressing his own arousal against Adrian, their need and passion burning for more. Victor agreed they were wearing too much clothes. He made a mental check in his mind, to make sure he and Marcus locked up the house. Turned off the Christmas lights and carried Adrian down to the caves to go their room.

Once in their room, Victor laid Adrian down on the bed. He looked into amethyst eyes and caressed his face, letting his hand explore Adrian’s skin, his other hand holding himself up so as not to put his entire weight on the smaller body below him. Adrian looked up into Victor’s eyes; he could feel his lover’s hand continue it’s exploration of his body.

He signed with pleasure and wanted to reach up and kiss him. Victor leaned down, whispered into his ear, and punctuated each sentence with a kiss, “stay as you are my love… tonight let me love you… touch you… taste you… pleasure… you.” He kissed Adrian’s mouth with a burning desire to possess every inch of his love. Reluctantly he pulled away to admire Adrian’s face, his lips kissed swollen and red, a delectable treat that he could not resist and kissed again.

He kissed his nose, eyes and worked his way down to his neck, kissing and licking the tender skin at the base of his neck to his chest. All the time his free hand removed his clothes, bit by bit his sweater, his shirt. His hand moved down to undo his trousers and pushed them down together with his under garments. Eventually Adrian laid naked for Victor’s eyes to feast on. Adrian’s body flushed with heated desire.

Victor wasted no time in freeing his own body from his clothes, then he straddled Adrian’s hips and kissed down his body, he licked and nipped his way to a pert nipple. Teasing it with his teeth gently taking it between his teeth licking and sucking until it was fully erect. Adrian cried out softly in pleasure, wanting more, much more. Not wanting to show favoritism, Victor then gave the same attention to his other nipple.

The older man licked and kissed his way down Adrian’s body, leaving soft wet trails in his wake. The auburn haired beauty shivered and quivered beneath the larger man’s body. Victor slid down further placing his hands on slender hips, and kissed his belly button.

Lightly licking in and around the belly button, Adrian’s belly shook and he tried so hard not to scream, he bit his lower lip to keep from screaming out his pleasure, lifting his head from the bed to look down into sky blue eyes slowly bleeding to a darker blue.

He begged Victor not to tease him; he did not think he could hold out if he did. Victor pressed his face into Adrian’s belly, letting his tongue savor the taste of his skin. He loved the feel of Adrian’s skin it was silky soft and firm. Sliding further down his love’s body, coming face to face with reddish-brown silky curls, he buried his face and inhaled the scent that is Adrian.

He lifted silky slender thighs over his shoulders to expose his hearts desire. He feasted his eyes on the small puckered mouth and looking up into lilac glazed eyes he licked his lips and smiled. Adrian let his head drop back down, this was going to be good, maybe too good.

He gasped when he felt a soft warm wet tongue lick his most delicate and private area. His body shook with heated passion as he felt Victor’s tongue lick him in long slow strokes, and he could hear him smack his lips. He felt Victor hardened his tongue, push in slowly, and wiggle it inside him. Adrian thought he would jump out of bed so intense was the pleasure. Adrian reached down and buried his fingers in Victor’s hair, holding him, he tried to move his hips, but he was held down with strong hands. He whimpered and softly cried out his pleasure and soon begged again for Victor to take him.

“Oh god! Victor please. Please! I need you, I, I, nee, need you inside now!” he bit his lower lip again trying to control what little will he had left.

Victor ignored Adrian’s plea and when he finished devouring his little pucker, he moved on up to Adrian’s organ. It was six inches hard, a slender organ with a slight curve up, its head red and wet with his juices dripping. Victor could see his balls drawn up and full, not wanting it to end soon he wrapped his fingers around at the base of Adrian’s organ, adding a little pressure to keep him from coming.

Adrian was breathing heavy and squealed in bliss, letting his hands fist in the sheets below him. Then he jerked his hips up when he felt Victor’s hot wet mouth engulf him completely, he could feel Victor take him in and suck deeply, he knew he would lose it when Victor began to vibrate in the back of his throat, “Victor!” he begged.

When Victor was satisfied, he moved up Adrian’s body and let his weight press down on the smaller man below him, Adrian could feel Victor’s organ big and hard pressed against him. He remembered when he first saw Victor naked, he took in the beautiful body, but when his eyes looked down at his organ, he was afraid he was too small to take that in him.

Aside from having a very fit and muscular body, Victor is well endowed. His endowment measured 10 inches of hard thick muscle when fully aroused. Despite Adrian’s trepidation he soon learned to worship Victor’s organ, he loved it, and he loved being filled, and taken by him. He was brought back to the present when Victor kissed him, he could taste his own essence on his tongue, he whimpered begging Victor to please give him more, Victor smiled and whispered in his ear, “ tell me what you want my love, you know I will deny you nothing.”

Adrian was panting and trying to make words come out of his mouth, “I, I want you, Victor, inside. Please, I need to feel you, please.”

He needed no further encouragement; he kissed Adrian’s mouth while he reached into the bedside table and found the vial of oil he kept there for this purpose. He sat up and opened the little bottle. Adrian could smell jasmine and smiled, knowing Victor picked this with him in mind. He sighed happily when he felt Victor’s finger massage his opening with the oil and slowly slide his finger into his body.

When he relaxed, he arched his back to allow more access when Victor slipped in a second finger, he could see Victor watching him for any signs of discomfort. When Victor felt Adrian’s body relax enough, he raised his legs up to rest on broad shoulders. Adrian reached out to hold on to Victor’s arms when he felt the huge blunt head touch his entrance. He took in a deep breath and let it out slowly as the head pushed in slowly, carefully little by little until the hard mushroom shaped head passed his ring of muscle.

Adrian winced when he felt the slight stinging burn but it was soon forgotten when Victor began to lick and kiss his sensitive skin inside his thigh. Victor waited, kissing and caressing Adrian’s thighs, keeping an eye on his love and giving him time to adjust to the intrusion. When he saw Adrian smile at him, Victor then began to slide in the rest of his organ into a tight, wet, heated bliss.

Victor was always amazed with Adrian’s body, he loved the tight grip, and his body was a perfect fit. When at last he was all the way in, he then began to move out half way to slide back in. Finding his rhythm, he began to give Adrian long slow strokes, which made Adrian fully aware of his size. Adrian wiggled underneath him, trying to move his hips and speed up the movement. But Victor continued to move nice and slow, he was in no rush. Each time Victor moved in, the head of his organ bumped Adrian’s secret place.

White light exploded in Adrian’s eyes as Victor kept hitting his special spot. It was so good, too good and he wanted more, he wanted it faster, harder, and begged Victor to move. His slow languorous pace seemed to last forever, then Victor started to thrust in harder and eventually he snapped his hips to pump into the smaller body with stronger strokes, both men started panting and were getting close.

Victor picked up the pace, thrusting in and out, he would not come until Adrian did, ensuring his lover’s pleasure first. Adrian’s eyelids fluttered, and his eyes rolled back in his head, and he cried out his release, his body exploding from the intense sensations from his lover’s ministration, his warm fluids spilled out hitting his and Victor’s chest and stomach.

Victor thrust two, three more times when at last he snapped his hips into Adrian one last time finding his own release crying out his lover’s name. Finally, Victor fell over Adrian’s body, with his hands to each side of him to keep himself from crushing his auburn haired beauty.

Both men were breathing heavy and waited for their bodies to cool, and their breathing to calm. Victor leaned in closer to Adrian’s mouth; they exchanged warm wet kisses, and loving words. Their bodies fully sated, each one let out a soft sigh breathing out each other’s name. Once they came down from their orgasmic high Victor then pulled out carefully from his lover’s body, as Adrian’s legs slipped off his shoulders, and went into the bath.

Adrian was exhausted, his body tingling with the afterglow of intense lovemaking. Victor came back with a soft washcloth and a bowl of warm water. He first wiped Adrian’s chest working his way down to his belly, groin and inner thighs. Then he gently turned Adrian on his belly to face down on the bed. He loved to wipe his love’s body down, listening to him coo, and moan in pleasure as he pampered him.

Adrian’s body became pliant and lazy after being thoroughly satisfied. At first, Adrian was not accustomed of being taken care of so lovingly, but after so many years together he has learned to love and appreciate his lover’s tender attentions, and would look for any excuse for Victor to touch him in such a manner.

Victor wiped his essence from Adrian’s opening and what little dripped out of him. He then laid down on the bed pulling Adrian’s body to rest on top of him. He covered them both with the comforter and held his love in a warm embrace. The room quiet, except for their breathing and whispered words of love and devotion.

Hands lazily continued to explore, and caress each other’s skin, their eyes closing and their chest rising and falling with each intake of breathe, while the sun rose over the horizon, their breathing became shallow until they lay quiet, and with the sun fully risen, daylight lured all nightwalkers into a deep sleep.